Feud is a show based on the rivalry between legendary Hollywood actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

Two of Hollywood's biggest actresses, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, led interesting lives. And a section of their lives they spent fighting with each other. It is on this part of their lives that creator Ryan Murphy has made a show, which premiered worldwide on March 5, and last night on the Indian television.

Bette Davis (played by Susan Sarandon) and Joan Crawford (portrayed by Jessica Lange) were the leading ladies of Hollywood in the 1940s. But as they grew older, they were unable to retain their powerful status as THE actresses of the industry.

However, things took a turn when in early 1960s, Joan chanced upon a thriller novel based on a couple of showbiz actresses whose careers have run dry, called What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Joan convinced director Robert Aldrich (Alfred Molina) to make a film on the book, and when the casting took place Joan herself recommended Bette as her co-star. And thus began a new phase of an old battle between the two actresses.

Feud shows the dark side of the film industry. The two actresses fought each other, ageism, and sexism to stay relevant.

Feud is still relevant. Because ageism and sexism still prevails in Hollywood, and in our own film industry.

Yes, there are movies being made on women with women as central characters, but they are not enough. This year, if we just look at the Oscar-nominated movies alone---the films that are supposed to offer the best cinematic experiences---out of the nine nominated movies (Arrival, Moonlight, Fences, Hidden Figures, La La Land, Manchester by the Sea, Hacksaw Ridge, Lion, and Hell or High Water) only Arrival, Hidden Figures, and La La Land had strong female characters who managed to carry the movies on their shoulders.

And how many actresses in these movies (in pivotal roles) are in their fifties?

You know a show deserves your time when it manages to entertain, and raise important questions concerning showbiz simultaneously.

Feud looks like a fine drama with a tight script and a stellar cast. And we are expecting good things from the show.